$655,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2017
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,406 Sq Ft
5,568 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$466 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Den
  • Howard Wood Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Front Porch

About This Home

As of February 2018

Great opportunity to get into Torrance under $700,000! 1406sq.ft. 2 bedroom + den and 1.5 bathrooms. Put your love and finishing touches on this 1920s home. It has all the charming original doors and craftsman style casings throughout. 12mm grey teak laminate floors were recently installed throughout the living areas and bedrooms. Formal mudroom entry leads to large living room with brick fireplace. Kitchen and bathroom are a blank canvas waiting for your vision. Laundry is located off the kitchen. Den is permitted but could be a great 3rd bedroom. HVAC installed for hot summer days. Oversized 2 car garage is perfect for storage or a workshop. Backyard also has a built in dog run. Secluded yet conveniently 2 blocks off Crenshaw to be near shops, restaurants, parks, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Paris

Estate Properties License #01498894 Listed on: 07/19/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesse Dougherty

Compass License #01949609

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,827

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,568 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned TORR-LO

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,406 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Torrance High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 84
  • Tax Tract Number 639
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7370018008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,827

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Assessments: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • View: No
  • Zoning: TORR-LO
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 7370018008
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1406.00 Square Feet
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters
  • Stories: 1
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Eating Area: Area
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Levels: One
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Price Per Square Foot: 465.86
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Den, Living Room
  • Bathroom Features: Shower In Tub

Exterior Features

  • Patio: Yes
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Spa: No
  • Construction Materials: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Inside, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • School District: Torrance Unified
  • High School: Torrance
  • High School: Torrance
  • High School2: TORRAN

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Purchase: No
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Level
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5568.00

Multi Family

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Census Tract: 6510.02
  • Tax Lot: 84
  • Tax Tract Number: 639

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2018
Closed on
Feb 7, 2018
Sold by
Gehr Linda Joyce
Bought by
Gehr Dale
Seller's Agent
Jesse Dougherty
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Kawata
Estate Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,226,236

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,236
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2018
Closed on
Jan 20, 2018
Sold by
Tz Properties Llc
Bought by
Gehr Lyndi and Gehr Craig
Seller's Agent
Jesse Dougherty
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Kawata
Estate Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2017
Closed on
Jul 24, 2017
Sold by
Wenke Edward
Bought by
Tz Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Sarah Paris
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jesse Dougherty
Compass
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
58.51%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2016
Closed on
Mar 22, 2016
Sold by
Donaldson Janet Marie
Bought by
Wenke Edward and Fasullo Francesca
Seller's Agent
Ken Conant
Estate Properties
Buyer's Agent
Julie Lockwood
Estate Properties
List Price
$569,000
Sold Price
$568,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000
-0.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.28%
Original Mortgage
$557,712
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1998
Sold by
Brugger Ruth I Trs Brugger Family Trust
Bought by
Brugger Ruth I and The Brugger Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1997
Sold by
Brugger Ruth I Tr Brugger Family Trust
Bought by
Brugger Ruth I and Brugger Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $840,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $655,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $568,000 Pacific Coast Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $617,500 New Conventional
Closed $630,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $557,712 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/10/2018 02/10/18 Sold $840,000 +5.1% $597 / Sq Ft
01/10/2018 01/10/18 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2018 01/04/18 For Sale $799,000 +22.0% $568 / Sq Ft
07/28/2017 07/28/17 Sold $655,000 -3.0% $466 / Sq Ft
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2017 07/19/17 For Sale $675,000 +18.8% $480 / Sq Ft
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $568,000 -0.2% $404 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2016 03/16/16 For Sale $569,000 +0.2% $405 / Sq Ft
03/10/2016 03/10/16 Off Market $568,000 -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Sale $569,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,827 $955,770 $764,618 $191,152
2024 $10,827 $937,030 $749,626 $187,404
2023 $10,627 $918,658 $734,928 $183,730
2022 $10,486 $900,646 $720,518 $180,128
2021 $10,301 $882,988 $706,391 $176,597
2019 $10,003 $856,800 $685,440 $171,360
2018 $7,622 $655,000 $524,000 $131,000
2016 $1,093 $79,662 $48,851 $30,811
2015 $1,069 $78,467 $48,118 $30,349
2014 $1,054 $76,931 $47,176 $29,755
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: SB17166784

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 7370-018-008